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• 5 Things Granny Could Do That I Can't

  

  (source) The other day I came across survey results claiming that women today can no longer perform certainly skills that were taken for read a generation ago. Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• In Praise of the Apéro

  

  (source) In my opinion the aperitif is one of the best French inventions, after the guillotine that is. Especially on a summer’s day, after a battle of wills... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Saturday is Poetry Day... and Friends

  

  (source) This week has been a wonderful week for seeing friends. I’m sure that after the self-imposed exile of holidays we need to touch base with those we’ve... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Did I Survive the Webless Wilderness?

  

  So, you’re dying to know, did I make it? I’m sure you remember my pre-holiday dilemma; can I survive two weeks without TN (trusty notebook), faithful computing... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What's Your Favourite Colour?

  

  (source) I read an article the other day claiming waitresses got bigger tips if they wore red. Does this mean my pupils would learn better if I wore red? Or... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Saturday is Poetry Day...and Homeward Bound

  

  Anne's home, not mine! Although I love our hols I'm always glad to get back. I probably get more homesick than my husband, which is funny as he grew up in our... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fighting My Amazon Addiction

  

  (source) I’ve always been fond of reading and I think coming to France at a formative age (19) and being denied access to Waterstone’s (it had an apostrophe whe... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Carl Honoré and Slow - the New Speed

  

  (source) I came across Carl Honoré’s TED speech a couple of days ago, I love TED and try and watch a speech as often as I can, they’re a great way to get the... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Almost Silent Sunday

  

  Before you call in the big boys I must 'fess, this photo was not taken this week because we're away on holiday. It was taken about this time last year and... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Saturday is Poetry Day...and the Beach

  

  Beach Sand by Raymond A. Foss Maybe it is the memories the change of pace that brings us there the sense of vacation maybe the smell of the place the sights of... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why I Won't Repost Your Facebook Status

  

  Of course I’m against cancer too, I agree that domestic violence must be stopped and actually, as a teacher I probably know as much about special educational... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 12 Reasons Why Pets Are Good for You

  

  1. Pet owners have less stress related illnesses – surprising when you see my reaction to finding the chewed remains of my new winter boots but that’s statistic... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2012 DIARIES, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Saturday is Poetry Day...and Holidays

  

  We’re off on our holidays this week, and Longfellow’s words don’t exactly sum up our experience of holidays, especially not the ‘in silence and apart’ side of... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Holiday Survival Techniques - 5 Things to Do When Your Kids Bicker

  The days may be getting shorter but the summer holidays are getting long,so here are some helpful hints to avoid the little angels ending up on the barbecue... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Computer Cold Turkey - Can I Do It?

  

  We are busy(ish) packing up the camping car for our summer hols. When we first got our home on wheels this operation was conducted with military precision, list... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• No, No, Not the White Gloves

  

  (source) I’m not talking about the next installment of Fifty Shades but about a new report from the Centre for Social Justice. Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Amelia Earhart

  

  As I’m sure you’ve discovered from Google already, today would have been Amelia’s 115th birthday. An amazing woman I’ve always admired, Amelia was born on the... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Problem with Pets...

  

  ...is that they die. Yesterday evening while walking the dogs I found our cat who had most probably been hit by a car. It must have happpened pretty quickly as... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Saturday is Poetry Day...and Parents

  My mom and aunt have been to stay this week and so in honor of the occasion I offer you this poem by Philip Larkin. It says it all really. This Be the Verse The... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Two Funerals and a Wedding

  It’s been a funny old week or so. Last week we attended the funeral of the eldest lady in the family. Tata (or auntie) Bernadette was 101 years old, she had... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION